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Prednisone

Prednisone

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5.6  Effectiveness
5.4  Side Effects
5.9  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 8 Prednisone side effects and 4 Prednisone benefits.

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The generic name of this medication is Prednisone and Brand Name is Sterapred.
The active ingredients of this medication is Prednisone.
Prednisone is Manufactured by MUTUAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY, INC.
Mainly used in treating severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis and skin conditions.
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Albuterol Sulfate 8.41 7.52 1.86 22 Get Info
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Albuterol 7.32 6.56 2.44 69 Get Info
Prednisone 6.22 6.98 3.32 9 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Prednisone by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Prednisone, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 3.8% 15% 43.8% 17.5% 20%
Balance/Equilibrium 2.6% 9.1% 81.8% 3.9% 2.6%
Blood Pressure 5.3% 5.3% 77.6% 6.6% 5.3%
Breathing 2.7% 8% 64% 10.7% 14.7%
Confidence 6.4% 11.5% 66.7% 7.7% 7.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills 2.6% 5.2% 80.5% 7.8% 3.9%
Digestion 0% 13.3% 73.3% 8% 5.3%
Emotional Well-being 6.2% 16.2% 55% 16.2% 6.2%
Energy 8.8% 16.2% 36.2% 22.5% 16.2%
Eyesight 5.3% 9.2% 75% 6.6% 3.9%
Memory 3.9% 9.2% 77.6% 5.3% 3.9%
Mental Clarity 7.8% 13% 64.9% 10.4% 3.9%
Pain 7.9% 7.9% 55.3% 17.1% 11.8%
Patience 7.6% 17.7% 58.2% 8.9% 7.6%
Sexual Health 1.3% 6.6% 80.3% 3.9% 7.9%
Skin Complexion 5.1% 7.7% 65.4% 14.1% 7.7%
Sleep 8.9% 13.9% 49.4% 19% 8.9%
Stress Level 6.4% 23.1% 52.6% 10.3% 7.7%
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Commonly Reported Prednisone Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 91% 3% 3% 3% 0%
Anxiety 55% 5% 15% 15% 10%
Cough 81.8% 13.6% 4.5% 0% 0%
Dry Throat / Increased Thirst 85.7% 7.1% 7.1% 0% 0%
Fatigue 61% 10.4% 14.3% 3.9% 10.4%
Insomnia 65% 10% 10% 10% 5%
Drowsiness 71.1% 7.9% 18.4% 2.6% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 75% 4.2% 4.2% 8.3% 8.3%
Nausea 72.7% 13.6% 12.1% 0% 1.5%
Sensitivity to Light 85% 5% 10% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 85.7% 4.8% 4.8% 4.8% 0%
Change in Weight 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Indigestion 76.9% 10.3% 10.3% 2.6% 0%
Sneezing 92.9% 0% 7.1% 0% 0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 71.4% 21.4% 7.1% 0% 0%
Heartburn 70.6% 11.8% 5.9% 11.8% 0%
Muscle Cramping 80% 10% 5% 5% 0%
Confusion 85% 5% 5% 5% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 84.2% 0% 15.8% 0% 0%
Nervousness 70.4% 3.7% 7.4% 11.1% 7.4%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 87.5% 6.2% 6.2% 0% 0%
Gas 70% 20% 5% 0% 5%
Headache 73.7% 13.2% 6.6% 5.3% 1.3%
Breathing Difficulties 95% 0% 0% 5% 0%
Dry Mouth 63% 13% 13% 8.7% 2.2%
Increased Appetite 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 80% 0% 10% 5% 5%
Dizziness 71.1% 13.2% 10.5% 2.6% 2.6%
Irregular Heartbeat 80% 5% 5% 10% 0%
Itching 82.4% 11.8% 5.9% 0% 0%
Sore Throat 90.5% 4.8% 0% 4.8% 0%
Diarrhea 77.8% 2.8% 16.7% 2.8% 0%
Dry Nose 78.6% 7.1% 14.3% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 55% 10% 15% 15% 5%
Rapid Heartbeat 66.7% 14.3% 9.5% 4.8% 4.8%
Stomach Ache 75% 10% 10% 5% 0%
Abdominal Pain 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 74.4% 5.1% 15.4% 2.6% 2.6%
Cold Symptoms 80% 15% 0% 5% 0%
Depression 55% 5% 20% 15% 5%
Ulcer 81.2% 12.5% 6.2% 0% 0%
Infection 76.5% 11.8% 5.9% 0% 5.9%
Internal Bleeding 93.8% 0% 6.2% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 84.2% 0% 10.5% 0% 5.3%
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Less Commonly Reported Prednisone Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 88.4% 7% 2.3% 2.3% 0%
High Blood Pressure 79.4% 11.8% 2.9% 5.9% 0%
Muscle Cramping 78.9% 5.3% 10.5% 5.3% 0%
Skin Rash 80% 5% 5% 10% 0%
Abdominal Pain 77.8% 16.7% 5.6% 0% 0%
Increased Appetite 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Nosebleeds 83.3% 0% 0% 16.7% 0%
Decreased Number of Blood Cells 77.8% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 0%
Difficulty Urinating 88.4% 7% 4.7% 0% 0%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass 81.2% 6.2% 0% 12.5% 0%
Skin Problems 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Change in Weight 35% 25% 20% 15% 5%
Indigestion 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Back Pain 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 87% 4.3% 4.3% 0% 4.3%
Mood Swings 75% 5% 5% 10% 5%
Reduced Libido 94.9% 5.1% 0% 0% 0%
Hallucinations 95% 0% 5% 0% 0%
Insomnia 60.6% 6.1% 24.2% 9.1% 0%
Diarrhea 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 78.3% 8.7% 4.3% 8.7% 0%
Blindness 93.8% 0% 6.2% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 85% 0% 0% 10% 5%
Depression 80% 5% 10% 0% 5%
Heartburn 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Hyperactivity 82.6% 4.3% 0% 8.7% 4.3%
Irritability / Impatience 61.9% 4.8% 9.5% 19% 4.8%
Itching 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Tremors 89.5% 5.3% 5.3% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 90% 5% 5% 0% 0%
Constipation 76.3% 13.2% 2.6% 5.3% 2.6%
Nervousness 66.7% 0% 23.8% 4.8% 4.8%
Sneezing 83.3% 0% 0% 16.7% 0%
Tingling Sensations 85.7% 0% 4.8% 0% 9.5%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Stunted Growth 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Wheezing 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Cataracts 93.8% 0% 0% 0% 6.2%
Dry Nose 83.3% 0% 0% 16.7% 0%
Dry Throat / Increased Thirst 57.1% 28.6% 0% 14.3% 0%
Rapid Heartbeat 77.8% 5.6% 5.6% 11.1% 0%
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Episodes since taking Prednisone
Since taking Prednisone Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 2.9%
Blindness 1%
Fall 6.8%
Heart attack 1%
Hospitalization 10.7%
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User Comments about Prednisone
20 Sep 2018 I do have respect for it but Ive been on it to long! im not sure but Ive google it now I am coming down to get off it I told my doctor maybe its the prednisolne! he said it could be almost like migraines it said on google women can suffer tinnus in the ear a side effect
   —Posted by annie martin
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17 Jan 2015 I woudnt take again.......helped bumps under skin get smaller ........but didnt outweigh sde effects.....esp dizziness........weight gain.. swellng in mid section face & under chin. hyperness........I want to scream,,,,,,,so nervous ........only thing I like is I have a lot of energy.........less sleep...but woke up alert.......Im down to 2 a day then 1 a day then off.....never take again.................I will just have face injected wth steroid driiecty nxt time
   —Posted by Anonymous
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30 Apr 2012 My doctor prescribed this to me when I had mono, to reduce the swelling in my throat. For the first day or so, it helped. But then I started to be extremely anxious, I started crying for absolutely no reason, I couldn't sleep. So I stopped taking it. I recovered fine without it.
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03 Feb 2012 i took it for 4-5 days and it helped me just within that amount of time
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31 Jan 2012 I take prednisone for Giant Cell Arteritis (very rare). Was at 90-100 mgs. for 6 months at beginning of illness 1.5 years ago and started etanercept to enable me to cut down on the dose. I am now at 45 mgs., however I now have diabetes, cataracts, glaucoma, cushingoid syndrome, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, steatohepatitis, myopathy, insomnia, edema, hirsutism, ecchymoses and petechiae, and several other conditions because of the prednisone. BUT, I would die without it so I must continue. I take a total of 14 meds to deal with the side effects. BTW- 40/60 mgs. is a normal starting dose for GCA and most people resolve to a low maintenance dose in 6 months.
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